Cho Ramaswamy
| Cho Ramaswamy | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
5 October 1934 Mylapore, Madras, India |
| Occupation | Actor, political satirist, journalist, lawyer |
| Notable credit(s) | Thuglak |
| Spouse(s) | 1 |
| Family |
R. Srinivasa Iyer (Father) Rajammal(Mother) |
Srinivasa Iyer Ramaswamy called as Cho Ramaswamy (Tamil: சோ ராமசுவாமி) is an Indian actor, comedian, character actor, editor, political satirist, playwright and dialogue writer, film director and lawyer in Tamil Nadu.[1] He is the founder and editor of the Tamil magazine, Thuglak. His popularity in the Tamil Nadu literary circles is mainly due to his impartial assessment of political issues, and the audacity with which he publishes his viewpoints. Politicians such as J. B. Kripalani, Indira Gandhi, Karunanidhi, Chandra Shekhar, G. K. Moopanar, M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa, Ramakrishna Hegde, N. T. Rama Rao, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and L. K. Advani, Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, P. Chidambaram have been some of the targets of his editorial attacks. He is widely considered to be an unbiased political analyst who would criticize the negatives of both the left wing and right wing political parties. In recent years, he has been applauding Narendra Modi for his diligent work towards the development of India.[2]
Nomination to Rajya Sabha
He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India, K. R. Narayanan. In the Rajya Sabha 12 MPs are nominated by the President of India from amongst persons who have special knowledge or practical experience in the fields of literature, science, art or social service. He served as a Rajya Sabha MP from November 1999 to November 2005.[3]
Filmography
Plays
- Muhammad bin Tughluq
- Yaarukkum Vetkamillai
- Saathiram Sonnadhillai
- Nermai Urangum Neram
- Iraivan Irandhuvittana ?
- Enru Thaniyum Inda Sudandira Thaagam ?
- Judgement Reserved
- Quo Vadis
- Unmayae Unn Villai Ennae?
- Saraswathiyin Selvan
- Unmai Urangum Neram
- Madras by Night
Movies acted
- Guru Sishyan (1988)
- Adhisayapiravi (1990)
- Aarilirundhu Arubathu Varai (1979)
- Adutha Varisu (1983)
- Manithan (1987)
- Kadhala Kadhala (1998)
- Then Mazhai
- Nirai Kudam
- Galatta Kalyanam
- Muhammad bin Tughluq
- En Annan
- Maattukara Velan
- Bommalattam
- Engal Thangam
- Aayiram Poi
- Neelagiri Express
- Paar Magale Paar
- Thanga Pathakkam
- Mr.Sampath
- Unmaye un vilai enna
- Thanikudithanam
- Vandhale Magarasi
- Suryakanthi
- Gauravam
- Ninaivil Nindraval
- Then Kinnam
- Anand
- Kuzhanthaikkaaga
- Sonthankal Vaazhga
- Pon Vanndu
- Meyar Meenakshi
- Kadavulin Theerppu
- Balappareetchai
- Vaakkuruthi
- Orey Saatchi
- Thaaikku Oru Pillai
- Sankey Muzhanku
- Penn Endraal Penn
- Anbai Thedi
- Antharangam
- Cinema Paithiyam
- ROshakkaari
- Delhi Maappillai
- Ulagam Ivvalavuthaan
- Ganga Gowri
- Manitharil Maanikkam
- Unga Veettu Kalyaanam
Movies directed
- Mohammed Bin Thuglak
- Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna
- Mr Sampath
- Yarukkum Vetkam Illai
- Sambo Siva Samboo
Screenplays written
- Neelagiri Express
- Ayiram poi
- Pottaa Poti
- Bomallaatam
Religious works
- Hindu Maha Samudram Vol – I, II, III, IV, V, and VI (Latest)
- Mahabaratham Pesugirathu
- Valmiki Ramayanam
- Verukathagada Bramaniyam
- Nane Raja
Other noteworthy works
- Engey Brahmanan?
- Verukatthakkatha Brahmaneeyam ?
- Sambavami Yuge Yuge
- Vande Mataram
- Ivargalai therindhu kollungal
- Washington il Nallathambi
- Sarakar Pugunda Veedu
- Koovam nadikaraiyinile
- Adhigaprasangam
- yaro ivar yaro ?
- Saadhal Ellaiyel Kaadhal
- Mydear BrahmaDeva
- India Enge Pogiradhu ?
- Kamarajarai sandhitthen
- Puratchi Geethai
- Sattam Thalai Guniyattum
- Enge Pogirai ?
- Embak kana Onru Kandaen
- Saraswathi Sabatham
- Manam Oru Kurangu
- En koodathu ?
- Eravil Chennai
- Uravugal Ellaiyadi Pappa
- Edarkaga ?
- Thiraiyulagathai Thirumbi Parkiraen
- Unmayae Unn Villai Ennae?
- Janatha Nagar Colony
Trivia
- Following Sanjay Gandhi's death, Cho released stamps in memory of a man called Saxena, who he claimed had also died in the air crash. The postal departments failed to realise that these stamps were not official and mistakenly approved them.[4]
- Cho played the role of a bike mechanic in a play "Petral dhaan Pillaya" written by Pattu of the United Amateur Artistes (UAA), which became a huge success. When the play was later adapted into a film by director A. Bhimsingh, Sivaji Ganesan persuaded Cho to play the same role in the film too, leading to Cho's entry into the film world.[4]
- Cho was hospitalized in January 2015 and in and out of hospital due to illness. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha called on Cho Ramaswamy.
References
External links
- Cho Ramaswamy at the Internet Movie Database
- Audio of Cho Ramaswamy on Mrs. Pratibha Patil, prior to the Indian Presidential elections where Mrs. Patil was a candidate, in Tamil, 13 July 2007